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Voluntary Tax-Deferred Savings Plans

 
 

 

Alternate Benefit Program (ABP) Additional Contributions

Type of Plan

IRC Section 403(b)

Who's Eligible

Members of the Alternate Benefit Program

Employee Contribution

  • Under age 50 $15,500 in 2008
  • Over age 50 $20,500 in 2008

How it Works

You may voluntarily tax shelter a portion of your salary from federal income taxes while saving for retirement. Federal income tax is not due on deferred amounts or accumulated earnings until you receive a distribution (payment) from your account.

How to Enroll

How to Make Changes

You may change your salary reduction amount by completing and submitting a Carrier Allocation / Salary Reeducation Agreement form to Payroll Services, 65 Davidson Road, ASB Room 317, Busch Campus.

Investment Carrier Comparison Guide

Voluntary Savings FAQs

 

State Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan (NJSEDCP)

Type of Plan

IRC Section 457

Who's Eligible

Members of a state-administered retirement system (Public Employees' Retirement System, Police and Firemen's Retirement System, or Alternate Benefit Program), or any permanent or temporary employee with at least 12 continuous months of employment.

Employee Contribution

  • Under age 50 $15,500 in 2008
  • Over age 50 $20,500 in 2008

How it Works

You may voluntarily tax shelter a portion of your salary from federal income taxes while saving for retirement. Federal income tax is not due on deferred amounts or accumulated earnings until you receive a payment from your account

Investment Options

A broad array of investment options.

How to Enroll

  • Complete the NJSEDCP enrollment kit.
  • Return the completed forms to Prudential Retirement. 
  • Enrollment kits can be obtained from University Human Resources. To have an enrollment kit mailed to you, contact UHR at 732-932-3020.

Voluntary Savings FAQs

 

Additional Contributions Tax-Sheltered Programs (ACTS)

Type of Plan

IRC Section 403(b)

Who's Eligible

Members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and members of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS)

Employee Contribution

  • Under age 50 $15,500 in 2008
  • Over age 50 $20,500 in 2008

How it Works

You may voluntarily tax shelter a portion of your salary from federal income taxes while saving for retirement. Federal income tax is not due on deferred amounts or accumulated earnings until you receive a payment from your account.

How to Enroll


How to Make Changes

You may change your salary reduction amount by completing and submitting a Carrier Allocation / Salary Reeducation Agreement form to Payroll Services, 65 Davidson Road, ASB Room 317, Busch Campus. Forms must be returned by the 10th of the month to be effective the first payroll of the following month.

Voluntary Savings FAQs

 

Supplemental Annuity Collective Trust (SACT)

Type of Plan

IRC Section 403(b)

Who's Eligible

Members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS)

Employee Contribution

You may contribute between 1% and 10% of base salary.

Limits:

  • Under age 50 $15,500 in 2008
  • Over age 50 $20,500 in 2008

How it Works

SACT is a voluntary investment program that provides retirement income in addition to your basic pension plan. Contributions are invested conservatively in the stock market.

SACT Regular Plan
Contributions are made post-tax. When funds are withdrawn, contributions are not subject to federal tax. However, your earnings are taxable.

SACT Tax-Sheltered Plan
A portion of your salary is tax deferred. Federal income tax is not due on deferred amounts or accumulated earnings until you receive a distribution (payment) from your account.

How to Enroll

  • Enrollment is done on a quarterly basis.
  • Complete a SACT Enrollment Request, available from University Human Resources.
  • Complete a SACT Salary Reduction Agreement required for SACT Tax Sheltered Plan.
  • Mail completed forms to University Human Resources, 57 U.S. Highway 1, Cook Campus.
  • University Human Resources will certify the enrollment and forward it to the SACT office. Enrollment will be effective the 1st of the next quarter.


How to make Changes

  • You may change or suspend your salary reduction amount by completing and submitting a SACT Salary Reduction Agreement form to University Human Resources, 57 U.S. Highway 1, Cook Campus.
  • University Human Resources will certify the change and forward it to the SACT office. The change will be effective the 1st of the next quarter.
  • The SACT Salary Reduction Agreements may be filed quarterly.

Voluntary Savings FAQs

Investment Carriers

AIG-VALIC 800-448-2542
Equitable

866-786-0856

The Hartford

800-243-7782, ext. 54400

ING Financial Services 877-873-0321
Met Life 800-545-0108
TIAA-CREF 800-842-2047

 

Resources To Help You  
Benefits Specialist 732-932-3020 ext. 4077
Voluntary Savings FAQ  
Investment Carrier Comparison Guide  
Division of Pension & Benefits - NJSEDCP Information  
Division of Pension & benefits - ACTS Information  
Division of Pension & Benefits - SACT Information  




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Last Updated: 01/09/2008

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